Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Kenya
Kenya: Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value was 480,210 1000 SLC in 2024. ◆ Volatile
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Kenya, 1991–2024
Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Measured in 1000 SLC.
Analysis
The most recent figure for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Kenya is 480,210 1000 SLC, measured in 2024.
That represents a change of up 6.3% on the previous year and down 45.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Kenya peaked at 1.10 million 1000 SLC in 2015 and was at its lowest, 56,073 1000 SLC, in 1995.
Kenya ranks 14th of 23 countries on this measure, in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Kenya, year by year
| Year | 1000 SLC | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 120,000 1000 SLC | — |
| 1992 | 100,000 1000 SLC | -16.7% |
| 1993 | 62,688 1000 SLC | -37.3% |
| 1994 | 59,450 1000 SLC | -5.2% |
| 1995 | 56,073 1000 SLC | -5.7% |
| 1996 | 149,138 1000 SLC | +166.0% |
| 1997 | 147,721 1000 SLC | -1.0% |
| 1998 | 243,772 1000 SLC | +65.0% |
| 1999 | 182,057 1000 SLC | -25.3% |
| 2000 | 185,098 1000 SLC | +1.7% |
| 2001 | 159,179 1000 SLC | -14.0% |
| 2002 | 128,405 1000 SLC | -19.3% |
| 2003 | 141,398 1000 SLC | +10.1% |
| 2004 | 190,051 1000 SLC | +34.4% |
| 2005 | 220,594 1000 SLC | +16.1% |
| 2006 | 265,678 1000 SLC | +20.4% |
| 2007 | 311,221 1000 SLC | +17.1% |
| 2008 | 389,658 1000 SLC | +25.2% |
| 2009 | 351,538 1000 SLC | -9.8% |
| 2010 | 351,992 1000 SLC | +0.1% |
| 2011 | 627,920 1000 SLC | +78.4% |
| 2012 | 949,607 1000 SLC | +51.2% |
| 2013 | 861,381 1000 SLC | -9.3% |
| 2014 | 880,121 1000 SLC | +2.2% |
| 2015 | 1.10 million 1000 SLC | +25.1% |
| 2016 | 872,645 1000 SLC | -20.8% |
| 2017 | 683,044 1000 SLC | -21.7% |
| 2018 | 564,432 1000 SLC | -17.4% |
| 2019 | 558,979 1000 SLC | -1.0% |
| 2020 | 606,706 1000 SLC | +8.5% |
| 2021 | 457,354 1000 SLC | -24.6% |
| 2022 | 416,650 1000 SLC | -8.9% |
| 2023 | 451,622 1000 SLC | +8.4% |
| 2024 | 480,210 1000 SLC | +6.3% |
Kenya compared with similar countries
- Kenya's 480,210 1000 SLC is below the median for Sub-Saharan Africa, which is 4.08 million 1000 SLC, 12% of the median. (9 countries reporting)
- Kenya's 480,210 1000 SLC is below the median for lower middle income countries, which is 3.59 million 1000 SLC, 13% of the median. (8 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value in Kenya changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | +166.0% | 56,073 1000 SLC | 149,138 1000 SLC |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 124,544 1000 SLC | 56,073 1000 SLC | 243,772 1000 SLC | 9 |
| 2000s | 234,282 1000 SLC | 128,405 1000 SLC | 389,658 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2010s | 745,153 1000 SLC | 351,992 1000 SLC | 1.10 million 1000 SLC | 10 |
| 2020s | 482,508 1000 SLC | 416,650 1000 SLC | 606,706 1000 SLC | 5 |
Countries ranked near Kenya
More agriculture & rural data for Kenya
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), annual 16.52 % change on previous year (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 0.2316 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Agriculture, forestry, and fishing, value added (current US$), per 547.24 current US$ per person (2025)
- Rural population, annual growth rate 1.47 % change on previous year (2025)
- Rural population, per unit of GDP 0.0003 units per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Rural population, per capita 0.6779 units per person (2025)
- Share of GDP from agriculture 23.2% (2025)
- Agriculture as a share of GDP vs. GDP per capita 23.2% (2025)
- Agricultural raw materials exports 12.9% (2024)
- Agricultural raw materials imports 2.0% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Kenya?
- Cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value in Kenya was 480,210 1000 SLC in 2024, according to Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
- What is the highest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Kenya?
- The highest recorded value was 1.10 million 1000 SLC in 2015.
- What is the lowest cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value recorded in Kenya?
- The lowest recorded value was 56,073 1000 SLC in 1995.
- How does Kenya rank for cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value?
- Kenya ranks 14th out of 23 countries with data for 2024.
- Is cashew nuts, in shell — gross production value rising or falling in Kenya?
- Over the last ten years it is down 45.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Kenya data come from?
- The figures come from Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, published as part of Cashew nuts, in shell — Gross Production Value (current thousand SLC). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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